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South African Journal of Agricultural Extension

versão On-line ISSN 2413-3221
versão impressa ISSN 0301-603X

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JONA, C. N.  e  TERBLANCHE, S. E.. Proposed framework to improve the coordination of and to strengthen agricultural support services linkages in the Oshikoto Region in Namibia. S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext. [online]. 2018, vol.46, n.2, pp.24-35. ISSN 2413-3221.  http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3221/2018/v46n2a460.

This study was part of a broader study that developed a frameworkfor improving coordination in the provision of Agricultural Support Services (ASS) to farmers in the Oshikoto region, Namibia. This part of the study determined coordination linkages among various stakeholders of ASS in the region, and the study revealed weak linkages among ASS providers, although a significant eagerness for them to work together was identified and great emphasis was placed on collaborative work plans and budgeting that needs to be in place for them to work together. The input from the stakeholders on various ASS led to the suggestedframework to improve the coordination of and to strengthen ASS linkages in the Oshikoto region. The suggested framework emphasises the importance of a bottom-up approach and that all ASS providers, as well as farmers, must be represented at all decentralised structures. It is essential for Agricultural Extension Specialists (AESs) to be represented at all the levels, as well as for Subject Matter Specialists (SMSs) to give constant advice to the headmen and councillors in the region. For this framework to be successful, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and professional bodies should be in place, as well as financial investment and continuous monitoring and evaluation (M & E).

Palavras-chave : Framework; Collaboration; Coordination; Agricultural Support Services; Linkages.

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